| Throughout the years there have been several myths | | | | they undoubtedly will contribute to keep your acne |
| about the causes of acne that have created more | | | | from healing. |
| confusion than an answer to the real cause of this | | | | Don't pop those pimples! The general belief that |
| devastating skin condition. Having a clear understanding | | | | popping pimples will help them clear up more quickly is |
| about the causes of acne is a very important part in | | | | just another common acne myth. While popping your |
| the battle against this skin problem. However, knowing | | | | pimples can, in a way, make them seem less |
| about what doesn't cause acne can be just as | | | | noticeable, in the end this practice can actually prolong |
| important as what causes it. So, it is important to learn | | | | the healing process. The reason of this consequence |
| about some of the common myths surrounding acne | | | | is that when you pop a pimple you're actually pushing |
| to get rid of the misconceptions they provoke wich | | | | the bacteria from it deeper into the skin, as a result this |
| could lead you into the wrong path towards recovery. | | | | causes the surrounding area to become red and |
| Let's start with the "Tan Myth". Many people have | | | | irritated. And although there are some devices (such |
| been told that acne can be cleared up by the | | | | as blackhead extractors) that can help pop your |
| application of a tan. Although a tan may help cover the | | | | pimples without causing this side effect, they are not a |
| redness caused by acne, in reality it won't heal or | | | | safe recommedation either for they can cause the |
| prevent it after all. The are many risks involved with | | | | formation of scars. |
| getting a tan. When you mix tanning beds and the sun, | | | | Another myth that you might have heard about acne |
| there's a great possibility of damaging your skin. So, | | | | involves the use of makeup and shaving. They say |
| this is a complete myth - a tan is not a solution for | | | | that if you want to have a clear healthy skin, you must |
| acne; this could only cause more problems to your skin | | | | not wear makeup or shave. But the fact of the matter |
| condition than helping it cure. | | | | is: there is not a problem in using products that are |
| Another myth that you might have taken as a fact | | | | noncomedogenic or nonacnegenic. These types of |
| has to do with washing your face. If you have been | | | | products are designed to avoid the clogging of pores |
| washing your face several times a day hoping to | | | | and cause breakouts. Nowadays, there are also some |
| reduce the number of breakouts you usually | | | | concealers containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid |
| experience then you are taking part of a myth. I'm not | | | | in them which are especially created to help fight acne. |
| saying that this natural skin care treatment is bad, not | | | | The above are but a small number of myths related to |
| at all. In fact, washing your face helps get rid of oil and | | | | acne and its causes. To be able to treat acne, it is |
| excess dirt, and removes dry skin (which can clog | | | | important to learn about its possible causes |
| pores and cause acne). However, the problem comes | | | | beforehand. Having this knowledge will give you a |
| when you start washing your face too often. Over | | | | better idea of what's best for the type of acne you |
| washing your face can remove some of the essential | | | | suffer. However, in case you are not sure regarding |
| oils found in your skin; and doing so will cause your | | | | your acne causes and what treatment could be the |
| face to become especially dry and irritated. It doesn't | | | | best to treat it, you are more than advised to consult a |
| mean that these effects will cause acne directly but | | | | dermatologist for the best medical attention. |